Tips & Techniques

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771 topics in this forum

  1. Recessed lights on a sloped ceiling

    By dadofthomas,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.4k views

  2. where to find 3d model of christmas tree

    By tinyhouseguy,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views

  3. Deleting a roof ridge or simply make a roof ridge flat.

    By ChiefUserMarvin,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  4. Ray Trace/Post Processing Tips: Inserting a photo background into your rendered scene

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.6k views

  5. Light and Vent Requirement Schedule

    By KilianDrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.9k views

  6. Moving Chief Files from C: to Another Drive

    By solver,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.9k views

  7. Solving the First Page of Threads on ChiefTalks Q&A Forum

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views

  8. Ray Trace/Post Processing Tips: Creating a realistic recessed can light effect

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.7k views

  9. Rafter Tails Different Thickness Or Width Than Regular Rafters Video

    By DRAWZILLA,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.8k views

  10. Curved stairs with curved panel railings OOB solution

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.3k views

  11. one more from Wendy - adding a garage to a finished design

    By WendyatArtform,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.4k views

  12. 3d Cut-away

    By PGreene,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.5k views

  13. Need a vicinity map?

    By ADallas,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  14. Exploring Ray Tracing – Global Illumination - Compute Caustics

    By Rich_Winsor,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.4k views

  15. Remodeling In Chief Architect For Interior Design

    By Context,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views

  16. How to Copy Default Settings to Second Station

    By CallbecksHHBC,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  17. Rev-A-Shelf Inserts

    By DMDesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  18. Historic Building Trim

    By Sumnerbc,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views

  19. Moving CAD objects moves, other CAD objects

    By peterttt,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  20. Ai Background and Foreground generation combined with a Chief Rendering

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  21. Sneaky stuff

    By Richard_Morrison,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.7k views

  22. Creating 3D moulding in elevation views for decorative mansard vent

    By ChiefUserJGH,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  23. Room Divider Fail --- with Workaround

    By JMarkey,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.8k views

  24. Kitchen cabinets with no handles

    By wagurto,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.8k views

  25. Construction Notes in Chief Architect

    By GerryT,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.7k views